Senior Geochemist — Lead Mining Environmental Projects

WSP; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Montréal seeks a Senior Geochemist to lead and deliver geochemistry projects, acting as a trusted technical advisor to clients and mentoring junior professionals while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

You will design field programs, analyze measured and modeled geochemical data, calibrate and validate models, and integrate results into environmental assessments and management plans for acid rock drainage and metal leaching, while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant scientific discipline (geochemistry, geology, earth sciences).
• 10+ years of experience in environmental geochemistry.
• Demonstrated expertise in acid mine drainage, metal leaching, and geochemical evaluation of mining materials.
• Experience in geochemical sampling design, data interpretation, and modelling using industry-standard software (GoldSim, PhreeqC, MIN3P, CE‑QUAL‑W2, GWB).
• Strong technical writing, communication, and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review scopes of work, schedules, and budgets for mining geochemistry projects.
• Develop and oversee project plans, evaluation approaches, and technical deliverables.
• Design, plan, and supervise field programs focused on geochemical characterization of mining materials.
• Analyze, interpret, and quality‑control measured and modelled geochemical data.
• Develop, calibrate, and validate geochemical and water quality models.
• Integrate geochemical results into large‑scale environmental assessments and management plans for acid rock drainage and metal leaching.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff, supporting their technical and professional development.
• Maintain strong client relationships while promoting a proactive health and safety culture.

Skills

Geochemistry expertise

Data interpretation

Mentoring

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

University degree in geochemistry, geology, or earth sciences

Tools

GoldSim

PhreeqC

MIN3P

CE-QUAL-W2

GWB

Job description

WSP in Montréal seeks a Senior Geochemist to lead and deliver geochemistry projects, acting as a trusted technical advisor to clients and mentoring junior professionals while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

You will design field programs, analyze measured and modeled geochemical data, calibrate and validate models, and integrate results into environmental assessments and management plans for acid rock drainage and metal leaching, while maintaining strong client relationships.